Do YOU have back pain? Expert reveals the 10 ways to ease discomfort by using just the power of your mind

Back pain affects nearly all of us in one way or another, often making life difficult.
Whether it is a sudden flare-up which stops us in our tracks, or having to deal with persistent pain that stops us doing the things that make us tick.
But a leading physiotherapist says the solution to the painful problem could be a simple psychological fight.
David Rogers, based at the Royal Orthopaedic Hospital, Birmingham, reveals the 10 ways you can use your mind to ease the pain.
Here, in a piece for Healthista, he says applying these methods will help you get back to doing the things you love. ... read more

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